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Has Kamala Harris Overstepped the Mark? " Will No one Rid Me of this turbulent Priest? "

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

In today’s polarised political climate, rhetoric plays a pivotal role in shaping public perception and opinion. Recent remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris, who likened Donald Trump’s rhetoric to that of Adolf Hitler, exemplify how words can become weapons in the political arena.

I was shocked. And I am not alone. The first thing that entered my mind was " Here we go again.... it is history about to repeat itself." 

To understand the implications of modern political rhetoric, we can look back to historical events such as the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. King Henry II's frustrated outburst...

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?”

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The Mini: A Little Car that took the World by Storm

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
Few cars trigger as much nostalgia as the iconic Mini. Born in post-war Britain, the Mini was not just a car; it was a cultural phenomenon, a beloved vehicle that captured the hearts of millions around the world.
 
Me included. 

The story of the Mini began in the late 1950s, a time when fuel shortages and economic constraints pushed the British Motor Corporation (BMC) to find a solution for efficient, small cars. Sir Alec Issigonis, the brilliant engineer and designer, was tasked with the challenge of creating a car that was compact yet spacious, affordable yet advanced.

Issigonis and his team developed the Mini with a radical approach. The engine was placed transversely, which was revolutionary for the time, allowing for more interior space. The wheels were pushed to the far corners, further maximizing the car’s interior while maintaining its small footprint. When the Mini was launched in 1959, its design was groundbreaking ....it was unlike anything on the roads. This little car was only 10 feet long, yet it comfortably ( well, sort of) seated four adults and had room for luggage. It was compact, practical, and, most importantly, affordable.

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The Charge of the Light Brigade: A Tale of Bravery and Blunder

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

The Charge of the Light Brigade stands as one of the most famous - and infamous - military actions in British history. Occurring during the Battle of Balaclava on  25th of October 1854, amid the Crimean War (1853–1856), the charge has become synonymous with both heroic courage and tragic military miscalculation.

The ill-fated assault, immortalised in Alfred Lord Tennyson’s iconic poem, was the result of a fatal misunderstanding, leading a brigade of British light cavalry into the jaws of a heavily fortified Russian artillery position.

The outcome was catastrophic, cementing the event as a cautionary tale of leadership gone awry, even in the face of unshakable bravery.

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Imagine a World Without Coal or Oil....What Would Life Look Like?

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

Imagine waking up one day to a world where coal and oil no longer exist. The lights don't turn on, cars and planes are grounded, factories fall silent, and supermarket shelves grow bare. These fossil fuels, which power almost every aspect of our modern lives, are gone....vanished overnight.

The conveniences and comforts we take for granted would rapidly unravel, thrusting society into chaos. But what would this look like on a global scale? How would industries, transportation, and daily life cope with such a seismic shift? The truth is, the ripple effects would be both shocking and terrifying.

The immediate impact would be catastrophic, and society would face unprecedented challenges across multiple sectors. These energy sources are deeply intertwined with our transportation systems, industries, power generation, and daily lives. Within a month, the ripple effects would touch almost every aspect of modern civilisation.

Imagine a World Without Coal or Oil ...What Would Life Look Like?

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Oil for Mobility and Coal for Industry: The Twin Pillars of Modern Energy

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

For over a century, oil and coal have been at the heart of the global economy, driving industrial growth, powering transportation, and enabling unprecedented technological advancements.

These two energy sources, though often maligned in recent times due to their perceived environmental impact, have played indispensable roles in shaping the modern world. Let's be honest: we have gone from whales to wind turbines and somehow, whales are still being screwed over. 

So much of the quandary is down to ideology and politics rather than reality and commonsense.

Oil fuels our vehicles, planes, and ships, providing the backbone of mobility, while coal powers industries and generates electricity, driving factories and cities alike. Let us be realistic. Oil and coal are essential for mobility and industry. That is the reality. 

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The History of Kerosene and the Birth of the Oil Industry

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Written by: The PR Blog

The history of kerosene and the subsequent development of the oil industry is a fascinating journey that began in the mid-19th century.

Kerosene, a once-unknown fuel, revolutionised lighting, heating, and industrial energy production, laying the foundation for the modern petroleum industry that continues to power the world today. 

Before kerosene was discovered, lighting and heating relied heavily on sources like candles, wood, and whale oil. Whale oil was the dominant fuel for lamps, but it was expensive and the whaling industry was becoming unsustainable as whale populations were being rapidly depleted.

As industrialisation gathered momentum in the 19th century, demand for a cheaper and more efficient source of lighting grew.....

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A Whale of a Tale

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

I have often pondered why mankind decided to go after the humble whale. After all, the whale was out there, in the ocean, minding his or her own business and wasn't really causing any problem. Unless you were a seal, krill or plankton. In which case, you probably had a civil rights claim or two. 
Yet this gentle giant ( as far as humans are concerned ) was not bothering anyone. All the whales wanted to do was what they have done since God first had a great idea " I think I'll make a whale. "  and the whales just cruised around, having babies, blowing bubbles and migrating to warmer places and having a jolly old time.  

So what did the poor whale do to us? Well, let me tell you a whale of a tale and how the Industrial Revolution saved it.

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Kings in Grass Castles: The Rise and Fall of the Durack Empire

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

In the heart of Australia’s wild Kimberley, where the sun scorches the red earth and rivers carve ancient paths through rugged landscapes, one family’s name looms large—Durack. They weren’t born to riches, nor did they inherit vast estates, but through sheer grit, ambition, and an audacious cattle drive across thousands of kilometres, the Duracks carved out an empire. Yet, for all their triumphs, they knew their castles were built on fragile ground, vulnerable to nature's whims and the shifting tides of fortune. This is the epic tale of the Duracks, the cattle kings who ruled the outback—until their grass castles, like so many before, were swept away.

Australia’s pioneering days were full of grit, determination, and larger-than-life characters, but few families have captured the imagination like the Duracks. Their story, immortalised in Kings in Grass Castles by Mary Durack, is one of endurance, ambition, and ultimately, the end of an era.

At the heart of it all was Argyle Downs Station, a vast pastoral property in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It was the jewel in the crown of the Durack family’s empire, the result of one of the longest and most legendary cattle drives in Australian history. But today, Argyle Downs is no longer in the hands of the Duracks, and the original homestead site lies at the bottom of a massive lake, Lake Argyle, submerged beneath the waters of a changing world.

So how did a family from Ireland come to be cattle kings in Australia’s rugged north, and why don’t they own Argyle Downs anymore? Let’s go back to the beginning.

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A True Australian Hero - Banjo Patterson

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Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat

Banjo Paterson is the giant of Australian literature and folk law. His exploits in this field are so extensively well documented that I would not presume to add to them. However, in modern Australia, perhaps it is time to start celebrating people like him again.

What is less well known than his poetry is his contribution to the war effort in WW1 and to a much lesser extent The Boer War. His contribution to the successes of the Light Horse brigades was outstanding.

Banjo Paterson was a newspaper correspondent intermingled with a legal practice. When the second Boer War broke out on 11th October, 1899 Banjo was a member of the NSW Lancers and sought to sail with the first contingent for South Africa. He was rejected for active service because he had only one good arm. He was well connected with the Fairfax family and asked to be sent to South Africa at his own expense for one month to serve as a war correspondent. One month was the limit of his financial resources.

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A Heartfelt Letter to our so called Leaders

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty

Our elected Government Representatives are defying our wishes and importing terrorists. They are importing people who are bleeding our tax payer funded social security. Our Government is destroying our culture, our Religious foundation and our rights to speak freely and go shopping without being frightened of being shot, blown up or our throats cut with a knife.

Our homes are being invaded. Our rights are being invaded. Our culture is being invaded.

Our liberties are being invaded. Our judicial system is being invaded.

Our history is being destroyed and our language is being stolen. If you want to know who the stolen generation is in 2024, it is the many generations of Australians who have fought and slogged their guts out to create an Australia for which many of us were very proud. Stolen, yes, stolen, by our Government of whichever side is in power at the time.

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The Birth of the US Marines

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Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat

Real history is no longer part of the school curriculum. It should be because we have much to learn from it. The adage that it keeps repeating itself is a salutary lesson in common sense.

Most Australians would not know that the reason that the US Marine Corps was formed was specifically to fight Islam. A  nearly 240 year history of the fight against Islam is sadly, largely forgotten.

At the height of the 18th century, Muslim pirates (the “Barbary Pirates”) were the terror of the Mediterranean and a large area of the North Atlantic. They attacked every ship in sight, and held the crews for exorbitant ransoms. Those taken hostage were enslaved and subjected to barbaric treatment. They wrote heart-breaking letters home, begging their governments and families to pay whatever their Mohammedan captors demanded.

These extortionists of the high seas represented the North African Islamic nations of Tripoli, Tunis, Morocco, and Algiers – collectively referred to as the Barbary Coast – and presented a dangerous and unprovoked threat to the new American Republic.

When Thomas Jefferson saw there was no negotiating with Muslims, he formed what is now the Marines (soldiers stationed on ships).

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